Candied Popcorn

*Microwave
Crunchy, with a light carmel taste.

Quantity: About 11 cups

Storing: Store in an airtight container. Will keep for weeks.

Ingredients
3 quarts popped popcorn
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions
Pour popcorn in a lightly greased 4-quart casserole pan and set aside. Place butter in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high for 1 minute or until melted. Stir in sugar, syrup and salt. Cover and heat on high for 4 minutes. Remove sauce from oven and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is coated and no sauce is left in the bottom. Cook mixture on high for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, stirring after every minute. Remove from oven and spread into a lightly buttered 15" x 10" x 1" pan. Cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container